Villa confirm record Bent signing

18 Jan 2011 17:42:38

Aston Villa have smashed their transfer record in signing Sunderland striker Darren Bent in a deal which could eventually cost them £24m.The 26-year-old has completed a medical and his deal will tie him to the West Midlands club until June 2015.
"The fee starts at £18m, rising with add-ons to £24m," explained BBC Radio 5 live reporter Pat Murphy.
The England player could make his debut in Saturday Premier League clash with Manchester City at Villa Park.
His shock move to the Midlands outfi....
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